Jesse Brady is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Vaucluse Partners from 2016 to 2021. In addition to his advisory role, Brady serves as Director of Business Solutions at Stearns Financial Group, focusing on benefit solutions. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering a range of services such as financial planning, advisor-managed programs, and outsourced CIO solutions. Stratos employs an independent-advisor-driven model with an open-architecture investment approach that integrates multiple third-party platforms and sub-advisors.

Christian Odonnell is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Wellesley, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has four years of industry experience, including roles at TD Bank N.A. and Santander Securities LLC. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail clients, utilizing strategic and tactical asset allocation with both affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Thomas Devol is a financial advisor at SPC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has been associated with Parkland Securities since 2014 and Sigma Planning Corp since 2002. In addition to his advisory work, he operates an insurance brokerage through Devol Insurance & Financial Service, focusing on life, health, property, and casualty insurance. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, employing a range of discretionary and nondiscretionary management strategies.

Matthew Sliwa III is a CFP® and CFA® with 35 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network, where he has worked since 2006, and also co-owns KSP Advisors, LLC, a real estate holding company. His background includes fixed insurance sales conducted alongside his advisory work. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing over $210 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform with various managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Lori Bateman is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Westwood, MA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience, including 18 years at Merrill. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and administrates Bateman Stables, a for-profit entity in Norton, Massachusetts. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm operates a digital advisory program and managed account services while also functioning as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Zachary Volinsky is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Boston Light Financial and LPL Financial among other roles. Focus Partners serves individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach combining active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds.

Lindsey Hardy is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Lightship Wealth Strategies, Bank of America, Merrill, and Federated Global Investment Management Corp. She also serves as Director of Operations for Grandview Partners, overseeing client service functions and staff management. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves clients including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Elijah Zeh is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He previously worked with Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he has experience in the hospitality and retail sectors, including roles at Chocksett Inn and Restaurant and Liquors 44 Hadley. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth individuals, and retail clients. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from both affiliated and third-party managers, supported by platforms from Envestnet and Pershing.

Brad Bestgen is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Braintree, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2008 and operates Bestgen Wealth Management, LLC, which he founded in 2014. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in Medicare product referrals through a business called E Health. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, technology, and operational support, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside discretionary model portfolios managed by Commonwealth’s Investment Management and Research team.

Michael Hertz is a financial advisor with Guardian Life who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he also sells various term and whole life insurance products and serves as a trustee of an irrevocable trust. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers advisor-led discretionary management combined with model-based strategies, proprietary programs, and third-party platforms, tailoring client relationships through a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Michael Kelly is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience. He currently works at The Colony Group and was previously employed at GMO LLC for seven years. He is based in Wellesley, MA. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate, and institutional clients with wealth management and advisory services. The firm emphasizes long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive portfolio construction using a blend of active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Andrew Guyton is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Guardian Life and its affiliates since 2013 and operates a marketing business under the brand "The Guyton Group." He also serves as a board member of the Veterans Count Seacoast Chapter and participates in charitable giving initiatives through the 1623 Foundation. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, businesses, and institutions. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, with access to insurance products, alternative investments, and integrated lending options.

Bruce Coughlin is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Wellesley, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 43 years of industry experience. He has been with VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014 and also serves as president of Benefit Services Incorporated, a company involved in the sales and service of group employee benefits, including medical, dental, disability, life, and retirement products. VOYA Financial Advisors is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and technology-enabled tools across both affiliated and unaffiliated products.

Alexander Guccione is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Canton, MA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and two years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Empower Financial Services and Human Interest, as well as three years at John Hancock. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, delivering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates in its planning approach and serves a large participant base relative to its advisor count.

Evan Banks is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, where he has worked since 2000 and 2001 respectively. He serves as a trustee for family trusts, a role that involves oversight responsibilities outside of his advisory work. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored financial planning and consulting through advisor-led discretionary management combined with model-based strategies, leveraging proprietary and third-party platforms.

Jessica Soucia is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bestgen Wealth Management for nine years and Rockefeller & Co for seven years. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and back-office support including operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice management. The firm offers various discretionary model portfolios and program structures designed to support affiliated advisors in managing retail and institutional client assets.

James Kaufman is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Dedham, MA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 48 years of industry experience. He has worked at Federal Hill Investment Services and Commonwealth Financial Network since 1991. Outside of advising, he is the sole proprietor of Dedham Pottery, an antique pottery business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment options, while acting as a back-office and platform provider.

Nolan Simmons is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Money Concepts Capital Corp with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Money Concepts, he was employed at Rise North Capital and has worked at the Hyannis Port Yacht Club. Money Concepts Advisory Services provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to individual investors, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $4.07 billion in client assets through a network of several hundred advisors, using model-driven and asset-allocation approaches that include both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio programs.

Scott Macdonald is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Dedham, MA. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies in 2009, he has been associated with New York Life and Nylife Securities since 1997 and owns MacDonald Insurance and Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as an assistant coach for youth hockey teams. Eagle Strategies serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a wide network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored advice, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis and a focus on fiduciary responsibilities to retirement investors.

James Baglini is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Equitable Advisors, and New York Life, among others. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail clients. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation through its TD Managed Portfolios and related offerings, employing both affiliated and third-party sub-managers.